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submitted 11 months ago by HornyOnMain@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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genuinely turned my world upside smh

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[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

biscuit comes from bis-cuitt, Middle English words meaning, "butt" and "food".

[–] Egon@hexbear.net 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Huh, I always thought it came from the old french https://www.etymonline.com/word/biscuit. Seems like there's a few different etymological narratives going around https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/the-history-of-the-biscuit/
I learn something every day

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm joking :)

[–] Egon@hexbear.net 2 points 11 months ago

Thank you for clarifying ♥️